So the deal is higher interest rate in exchange for flexible terms.

For sure, the reason the NC legislature passed the bill(s) regulating CFD in NC was precisely the reasons you posted.

Will the tenant accept a cash for keys offer, offer them $1k in exchange for possession and no eviction on their record.4.

My long term goal is to 1031 exchange a portfolio of residential investment properties (ideally all multiplexes, but probably some 1-2%/mo sfrs) into a larger commercial property, ideally 15+ units, with a much more hands off operation. with that in mind, would it be better for me to save up for a larger down payment and never live in my properties, only manage from within 50-75miles (my Dallas proper neighborhood is NOT in my current budget right now) or would it be okay to #HOUSEHACK my first one and then househack a second one in 18-24months, etc. anyone go down this path before that can offer some advice?

Maybe through a TIC or some other intermediary exchange?

Knowledge is the most important resource you can accumulate. mentors are a 2 way street, find out what value you can provide in exchange for education/experience.

Wanted to sell but reuse profit from this house into another property using 1031 exchange.

In Jan 2007, I came accross https://web.archive.org/web/20070216134932/http://... that explained about "mortgage reits" traded on stock exchange, in Jan 2007.

This is the precise reason why cash-for-keys is almost always better, especially in Cook County.

My question is if I move my family back into the property for the duration of the deployment, can I still 1031 exchange it when we are ready to sell in the future or do I need to lease it out again prior to the exchange?